The Story of God, People and Land
This foundational unit will help you to deepen your faith and understanding as you explore the biblical story in the Hebrew bible. You will be introduced to the story and will learn about the culture and society of the time, as well as exploring some important theological themes.
Commences
- February 2025, Semester 1 - admissions close on Friday 14 February 2025
Enrolment
Eva Burrows College delivers higher education awards as a college of the University of Divinity. Visit the Higher Education Enrolment page to learn more about the steps you need to take to commence the enrolment process, or for more information, email enquiries@ebc.edu.au
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Discuss the biblical narrative as literature giving attention to its historical social and cultural contexts and theological intent.
- Identify key content and major themes that form the basis of the Hebrew bible, and how selected themes have a trajectory into the New Testsament.
- Demonstrate basic interpretive skills.
- Apply insights from their study to Christian life and ministry within their particular context.
Lecturer
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Lt Colonel Dr Terry Grey has been a Salvation Army officer for 30 years, spending almost half of that time within The Salvation Army colleges. He currently holds the position of Academic Dean for the Higher Education Stream of Eva Burrows College. Terry is interested in the intersection between faith as a follower of Jesus, culture, faith practices and theological reflection. His PhD thesis focussed on Wisdom material and Christology in the biblical period, while his more recent EdD thesis explored the identity formation of Salvation Army officers from a post structural perspective. |
Mode of Delivery
This unit is delivered online on ARK, the Learning Management System for all our higher education study. Login details for this unit will be accessible to students on confirmation of enrolment into an award or the unit.
Requirements
To study online, you will need to find around 9 hours per week for readings, activities and assessments for each unit. To learn more visit our Online Campus page.
Textbook
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Coogan, Michael D. The Old Testament: a Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Bible. (4th edition) New York: Oxford University Press, 2018. |
Unit Costs
This undergraduate unit costs approx. $2,109, which is determined by the University of Divinity and reviewed annually. You could also study this unit as a non-award student (audit) at the cost of $550. Non-credit study is for students who wish to study a unit but not participate in formal assessments. Fees are consistent for domestic and international students. International students are charged a separate application fee of $300 (plus GST) upon enrolment. Students who meet eligibility criteria may be eligible for AUSTUDY and FEE-HELP assistance.
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